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The monkey and the camel

(Aesop’s Fables)

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　At the animal gathering, the monkey got up and danced.

　His dance was splendid, and all the animal applauded his performance.

　The camel then felt jealous.

“I would like to have a lot of praise from everyone, too.”

　The camel stood up and attempted to dance.

　But his dance was awful and the animals couldn’t stand looking at his performance.

　So the animals grew angry and kicked him out of the gathering.


　This is a lesson for people who get jealous of and rival their superior.

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